Replace Headlight Bulb Interlocks/Relays; Replace Fuse; Start Engine With Weak Battery; Remove Wheel For Repairs - Husqvarna YTH1542XP Owner's Manual

SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS
TO REMOVE WHEEL FOR REPAIRS
(See Fig. 23)
• Block up axle securely.
• Remove axle cover, retaining ring and washers to allow
wheel removal (rear wheel contains a square key - Do
not lose).
• Repair tire and reassemble.
• On rear wheels only: align grooves in rear wheel hub
and axle. Insert square key.
• Replace washers and snap retaining ring securely in
axle groove.
• Replace axle cover.
NOTE: To seal tire punctures and prevent fl at tires due to
slow leaks, tire sealant may be purchased from your local
parts dealer. Tire sealant also prevents tire dry rot and
corrosion.
WASHERS
RETAINING
RING
AXLE
COVER
SQUARE KEY
(REAR WHEEL ONLY)
TO START ENGINE WITH A WEAK
BATTERY (See Fig. 24)
WARNING: Lead-acid batteries gen-
er ate ex plo sive gases. Keep sparks,
fl ame and smoking ma te ri als away from
bat ter ies. Always wear eye pro tec tion
when around batteries.
If your battery is too weak to start the engine, it should be
recharged. (See "BATTERY" in the Maintenance sec tion
of this man u al).
If "jumper ca bles" are used for emer gen cy starting, follow
this pro ce dure:
IMPORTANT: YOUR TRACTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A 12 VOLT
SYSTEM. THE OTHER VEHICLE MUST ALSO BE A 12 VOLT
SYSTEM. DO NOT USE YOUR TRACTOR BATTERY TO START
OTHER VEHICLES.
TO ATTACH JUMPER CABLES -
• Connect one end of the RED cable to the POSITIVE
(+) terminal of each battery(A-B), taking care not to
short against tractor chassis.
• Connect one end of the BLACK ca ble to the NEGA TIVE
(-) terminal (C) of fully charged battery.
• Connect the other end of the BLACK cable (D) to good
chassis ground, away from fuel tank and bat tery.
TO REMOVE CABLES, REVERSE ORDER -
• BLACK cable fi rst from chassis and then from the fully
charged battery.
• RED cable last from both batteries.
FIG. 23
WEAK OR DEAD
BATTERY
TO REPLACE HEADLIGHT BULB
• Raise hood.
• Pull bulb holder out of the hole in the backside of the
grill.
• Replace bulb in holder and push bulb holder securely
back into the hole in the backside of the grill.
• Close hood.
INTERLOCKS AND RELAYS
Loose or damaged wiring may cause your tractor to run
poorly, stop running, or prevent it from starting.
• Check wiring. See electrical wiring diagram in the
Repair Parts section.
TO REPLACE FUSE
Replace with 20 amp automotive-type plug-in fuse. The
fuse holder is located behind the dash.
TO REMOVE HOOD AND GRILL ASSEMBLY
(See Fig. 25)
• Raise hood.
• Unsnap headlight wire connector.
• Stand in front of tractor. Grasp hood at sides, tilt toward
engine and lift off of tractor.
• To replace, reverse above procedures.
02141
22
02614
FULLY CHARGED
BATTERY
FIG. 24
HOOD
HEADLIGHT
WIRE
CONNECTOR
FIG. 25